Bilingual Officer, Corporate Governance

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. We have flexibility, in how, when, and where we work, within the boundaries of the business needs and the nature of your role. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more. 
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role
Join the Corporate Governance Team  where we promote good governance and support the organization’s decision-making process.  As a Bilingual Officer, Corporate Governance, your skills and passion for building new relationships, data analysis and process improvements will support in guiding clients through the governance process, assisting with the delivery of committee material, and ensuring the safeguard of corporate records. 

What you'll do: 

• Assist with the planning, preparation, and creation of committee meetings. Prepare meeting agendas and review material format to ensure it is compliant with the corporate standards.
• Actively engage clients, including senior management, to establish and maintain open lines of communication to facilitate the production and dissemination of committee matters.
• Maintain a document dissemination platform (Diligent), and regularly liaises with the supplier’s representative on matters related to security controls, licence assignment, and new or improved platform capabilities.
• Support employees across the Corporation with the use of the governance standards and plays a key role in encouraging the use of best practices.
• Keep abreast of evolving governance principles and standards.
• Respond to requests (internal and external) for information by identifying and retrieving the relevant documents.

What you should have: 

• Undergraduate degree in business administration or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum of three years of work experience in a related function. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and stakeholder relations skills. 
• Ability to simultaneously handle a large and diverse number of tasks and issues with tact, cooperation, and persistence.
• Ability to prioritize work activities to desired business goals when faced with tight deadlines and conflicting priorities.
• Ability to analyze various data and metrics with a view to identifying issues and risks and making recommendations for resolution of same.
• Knowledge of governance principles and committee coordination.  Knowledge of MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel and MS Planner.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English. 

It would be great if you also had: 

• Knowledge of the Diligent Board Portal.

Posting closing date:  Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

What happens after you apply 

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process.  If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!